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Critical Content/Concept Web

Unit Theme: Personal Journey
Conceptual Lens: Transformations
Unit Length: 15 weeks
Grade Level(s): adult

Unit Overview

Selected primary historical documents will support students' exploration of "personal journey". Through writing, reading and conversation we will reflect on how these individuals overcame personal and social barriers. Comparison of these experiences to the students' life will be examined.

English



  • Reading of personal biographies
  • Vocabulary
  • Journal writing/Self-exploration
  • Research of Career Requirements
  • Career Planning Skills

Social Studies



  • Relationship between individual and society
  • Occupational Exploration
  • US History
  • Cultural Context Awareness

Designer(s): Susan Knight, David Richards, Robert Lovelace.


Students will understand that... Change happens over time and within a historical/cultural context.

Essential Question... How does personal change happen over time?

Mission Statement:
The Somerset County Jail balances its security obligation with its obligation to promote rehabilitation by providing and implementing a comprehensive treatment plan for each offender which encourages that offender to reenter society as a law-abiding, productive citizen. The treatment plan will include, where appropriate, educational opportunities, work release programs, anger management programs and mental health treatment.